
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mills College Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (312 Rentals)
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3846 Buell St

5404 Foothill Blvd

2626 73rd Ave

5900 Laird Ave

3760 39th Ave

3644 Magee Ave

3309-3317 Courtland Ave

5549 Foothill Blvd

3675 39th Ave
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5477 Bancroft Ave

6614 Bancroft Ave

1733 Seminary Ave

6014 Old Quarry Loop

2696 Havenscourt Blvd

6840 MacArthur Blvd

3719-3727 Buell St

6125 Hayes St

2802 68th

2770 74th Ave
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6137 Macarthur Blvd

Bates Hall

3633 Patterson Ave

3421 68th Ave

3415-3421 68th Ave

6701 Laird Ave

2684 73rd Ave

3701 Maybelle Ave

7800 Ney Ave
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3237 Courtland Ave

3000 Seminary Ave

3840 39th Ave

6912 Lacey Ave

2227-2237 62nd Ave

Pueblo Alegre

4782 Tompkins Ave

4130-4132 Masterson St

3503 Kansas St

4414 Penniman Ave
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5315 Cole St

4800 Daisy St

6730 Laird Ave

3833 Maybelle Ave

3774-3778 39th Ave

3700 Macarthur Blvd

3461 39th Ave

6114-6120 Foothill Blvd

2900-2910 Birdsall Ave

Eastmont Community Campus - Senior
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Mills College, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mills College?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills College Studio Apartments | $1,193 | $796 | $1,390 |
| Mills College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,474 | $2,050 |
| Mills College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $2,295 | $2,912 |
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Cheapest Available Mills College Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mills College area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community priced from $796. MacArthur Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Mills College apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | Studio 1 Bathroom A | Studio,1BA | $796 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Pinewood Terrace | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Foothill Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,581 |
| 3669 39th Ave | 3669 39th Ave - 9 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 3811 39TH AVENUE | 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills College, CA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mills College area is the $3.02 price per square foot 3 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Granite Pointe Apartments in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $3,022. The second greatest value Mills College apartment is the 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 Model at 3811 39TH AVENUE starting at $2,395 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Woodminster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mills College apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 3 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 3811 39TH AVENUE | 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 3669 39th Ave | 3669 39th Ave - 9 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
| The Palms On Seminary | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.74 |
| Foothill Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| Pinewood Terrace | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $4.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mills College Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mills College?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mills College is at Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community listed at $796.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills College Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills College Apartment is $1,425 at Foothill Apartments.
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